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Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,195

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,654

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,585 $58,160 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $50,102 $54,380 $29,319 $32,901
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
All-weather floor mats 130 130 75 75
AWD 2,225 2,225 2,320 2,320
Panoramic sunroof 1,450      
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325 630
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Sunroof     850 850
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 64 64
AWD 2,102 2,103 2,112 2,112
Panoramic sunroof 1,276      
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     327 327
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 4,155 2,705 9,765 7,565
Options (change) 3,800 2,525 8,520 6,650
Destination 920 920 815 815
Total Price $58,660 $61,785 $42,195 $43,930
Total Invoice $54,822 $57,825 $38,654 $40,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,271
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6304hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,660$61,785$42,195$43,930
Adjustments for Features-6,310-8,3600-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,350$53,425$42,195$42,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0$235
Total Invoice$54,822$57,825$38,654$40,366
Adjustments for Features-5,897-7,8240-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,925$50,001$38,654$38,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,076$0$334

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelXTSXTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,065$15,115$6,755$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,310$8,360$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,897-7,8240-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
ModelXTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in113.7 in
Length202.0 in193.4 in
Width72.9 in73.7 in
Height59.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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